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Perspectives on Science Communication

Diverse actors within and outside the academic system increasingly call upon scientists to engage with the public through science communication as part of their academic work. This raises the question of how these actors' demands can and should be met in practice. At the conference on “Perspectives on science communication”, which took place on 27 May 2024, at the Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin, interested scientists and communicators from the Leibniz Association came together to reflect on the strategic development of the field of science communication. The focus was on the exchange of realistic goals, important actions and the actors responsible for the further development of the field and practice of science communication. These three topics were discussed in the context of a keynote speech and a panel discussion, as well as with regard to specific forms of interaction between science and society, including informative, dialogic and participatory formats of science communication. The discussions reveal a diversity of goals scientists can aim for, but also a multitude of action areas that need to be addressed by a number of actors to achieve these goals. Goals particularly hinted at an increasing, yet-to-be-defined quantity of communication, including contents related to informing about facts in societal debates, engaging in democratic dialogue and encouraging participation of citizens in research to increase innovation in science, but also process-related goals such as building partnerships, communicating transparently or providing support for scientists. Action areas to achieve these goals are diverse and regard strengthening recognition and reputation, supporting and protecting scientists, providing temporal and financial resources for science communication and changing researcher’s attitudes. In terms of actors, conference participants hinted at the diverse roles of different actors, focusing the discussion on actors in academia, politics and administration, civil society as well as boundary organisations such as the media as key actors to further advance the topic of science communication. This conference report elaborates the results related to these three topics and, thus, creates the basis for an in-depth discussion of the results in Germany and internationally.

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2024 Freelance Medical Communicator Tools of the Trade Survey

**Survey tentative closing date:** Friday, March 1, 2024 **Who is running this anonymous survey?** I am Monica Nicosia, PhD, (Owner, Nicosia Medical Writer LLC) a freelance medical writer with 27+ years experience in medical communications. To find out more about me visit my website (https://nicosiamedicalwriter.com). If you have questions about this survey, send me an email at: monica at nicosiamedicalwriter dot com. **What is the history of this survey?** This is the third time I have conducted this anonymous survey. The first time was in 2016 when 300 participants completed the survey (see Nicosia M. Results from the 2016 Freelance Medical Communicator Tools of the Trade survey. AMWA J. 2017;32:105-112). The second time was in 2018 when 262 freelancers completed the survey and received the results. **What is the purpose of this survey?** The purpose of this survey is to collect data about the software/apps and other digital tools that freelance medical communicators use in their daily work. Once analyzed, this information will help current and new freelancers expand and upgrade their own digital toolboxes. **How will you use the survey data?** I will analyze the anonymous data and report the results of my analysis in a journal article and/or conference presentation. I will send a pdf copy of summary findings to all survey participants who, at the end of the survey, provide their email address for this purpose. These email addresses will not be shared or used for any other purpose. **Who should participate?** You are eligible to participate in this survey if you are currently working as a freelancer (ie, self-employed) medical communications professional (eg, medical writer, medical editor) anywhere in the world. **How long with the survey take?** The survey will take 7-12 minutes to complete. **Note: ** The red asterisks indicate mandatory questions. Thank you for deciding to take this survey!

Social media algorithms fuel rise in public apologies

Social media algorithms fuel negative commentary, which create a greater need for quick, clear apologies or explanations.